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Choosing a Fire Extinguisher for Your Home
At home, put the ability to light small fires into your hands and within reach.
Based on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), someone in the United States dies in a house fire every three hours, which is about 3,000 deaths every year. Make sure you have the proper tools to stop small, self-contained fires from escalating beyond control.
Kidde is renowned worldwide for its experience in the production of quality, reliable fire safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers. With an extensive history that spans over hundred years, Kidde has been producing more than most other companies. We’ll provide you with guidelines on choosing the right ones – and how to utilize them.
Below are some basic recommendations for your home, courtesy of the National Fire Protection Association.
Step 1:
Pick the most effective extinguishers for your house. This covers options for the living room or garage, and they’re equipment you must possess, in accordance with the NFPA.
Living space – To provide your home’s primary security Install a 2-A 10-B:C-rated living space unit on each floor of your house, not over 40ft away. Class A-B-C.
Garage/Workshop – Because of the volume of flammable liquids that are stored in the garage, it is recommended to put in a better rated unit , such as the 3-A:40B-C Garage/Workshop unit. Class A-B-C.
Step 2:
Select additional extinguishers for your kitchen area and other areas that have an increased risk of electrical fires in equipment. These aren’t necessary however, they are highly suggested.
Kitchens – The kitchen is the most likely place to be in the event of the chance of a fire. Make sure you have an extinguisher that is 711A located within the kitchen.
Electrical – Ideal for fighting fires that are caused by electrical equipment that has an rated of 1-A 10-B-C. A-C Class.
A brief note about kitchen fire extinguishers. The majority of house fires begin within the cooking area. With the correct fire extinguisher, they can be put out there, too. Kidde currently has the only approved UL-GIT KITCHEN FIRE EXTINGUISHER* which is certified for use with the kitchen appliances used in homes.
How do you use fire extinguishers?
Keep 5 feet from the flame and adhere to this four step PASS procedure as recommended by the National Fire Protection Association:
The pin should be pulled. hold the extinguisher, keeping the nozzle pointed towards you.
A – Target low at the point of the flame.
S – squeeze the lever gradually and evenly until you discharge an extinguishing chemical. (When the agent is first able to hit the fire, it could briefly start to flare. This is normal.
S – Move it from one side of the spray, and then move slowly towards the fire. Keep the extinguisher pointed towards the bottom of the flame.
When should you use fire extinguishers?
It is important to keep in mind that fire extinguishers can only be part of a total emergency plan for surviving a fire. Use your extinguisher only after ensuring:
The entire family were evacuated to safety
A firefighter has been informed
It is clear escape route in front of the person who is using the extinguisher
Use the extinguisher solely to stop a small self-contained flame from growing and only when the area isn’t suffocated with fumes, or make an exit route that is safe from the house. Make sure you follow the directions and get acquainted with the extinguisher’s components and operations prior to an incident occurs.